My 2008 GMC 2500 WT ran just fine towing my camper to Arizona. The first issue we ran into was a long 6% uphill grade. The engine showed overheat. It took 5 stops to reach the top. We took it to a shop and they determined the fan clutch was defective and replaced it. No over heating issue the entire following week and the A/C output was better.
I went to leave Mesa, AZ towing the camper again. It threw the p0087 code. I found a diesel mechanic the decided the fuel rails, sensors and pump needed replacing. $7000 later I was ready to leave. Just after leaving the shop again, the code again. Back to the shop. New they decided my AirDog lift pump was failing. Replaced the pump and all filters. Hit the road and a few miles later, the same code. At this point, the shop is closed for the Memorial Day weekend. Due to the extended stay, I was out of medication. I limped home using my OBDG unit and phone app to reset it every time it appeared.
It seems to me that virtually everything involved with fuel has been replaced outside of the injectors. I am royally pissed at the shop that cost me about $9000 i parts and labor and didn't correct the issue.
I should mention that even a slight hill climb caused the engine temp to rise still. Sometimes to the overheat limit. I would also continually get a fuel filter warning before the reduced engine power issue with the P0087 code.
The truck has been very reliable up to this point. I have spent what its value is now and don't want to put anymore into it.
Hopefully someone here can find a reasonable solution.
I went to leave Mesa, AZ towing the camper again. It threw the p0087 code. I found a diesel mechanic the decided the fuel rails, sensors and pump needed replacing. $7000 later I was ready to leave. Just after leaving the shop again, the code again. Back to the shop. New they decided my AirDog lift pump was failing. Replaced the pump and all filters. Hit the road and a few miles later, the same code. At this point, the shop is closed for the Memorial Day weekend. Due to the extended stay, I was out of medication. I limped home using my OBDG unit and phone app to reset it every time it appeared.
It seems to me that virtually everything involved with fuel has been replaced outside of the injectors. I am royally pissed at the shop that cost me about $9000 i parts and labor and didn't correct the issue.
I should mention that even a slight hill climb caused the engine temp to rise still. Sometimes to the overheat limit. I would also continually get a fuel filter warning before the reduced engine power issue with the P0087 code.
The truck has been very reliable up to this point. I have spent what its value is now and don't want to put anymore into it.
Hopefully someone here can find a reasonable solution.
